Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852, 1,278 and 339.36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 852, 1,278 and 339.36 is: 509.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
852 : 1,278 = 339.36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
852/1,278 = 339.36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
852x = 1,278 × 339.36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
852x = 433,702.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 433,702.08/852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509.04
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